The Show Must Go On!
Rain has thrown plans for this weekend’s Kingaroy Show into disarray but it’s still going ahead
More Info For Melon Growers
Biosecurity Queensland has released a Pest Alert information sheet for melon growers worried about Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV).
Facelift For Saleyards
Queensland Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne today officially opened a major upgrade of the Dalby Regional Saleyards.
Big Weekend For Golden Spurs
This year’s Golden Spurs Campdraft at Proston set a new record for the 53 year old event.
More Tests On Infected Farm
Biosecurity Queensland has taken further plant samples for testing from a farm near Charters Towers which is under quarantine after a case of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) was detected.
Trade Delegation To China?
A South Burnett trade mission to China may be on the cards to seek export opportunities.and investment
$80m Abattoir, Milk Plant Plan
Construction company FK Gardner & Sons has applied to Toowoomba Regional Council for permission to build an $80 million abattoir and milk processing plant near Toowoomba.
Peanuts Forge Link With West
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has been taking South Burnett peanuts with her as she visits farmers as part of her role as Shadow Minister for Agriculture.
May Deadline For BJD Comment
Cattle producers have until May 3 to comment on a recently released discussion paper that will help determine the future of Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD) management in Australia.
Melon Virus Found In Qld
Biosecurity Queensland has quarantined a farm because of a confirmed case of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) – the first time this plant disease has been detected in the State.
Ex-Mayor In The Wars
Former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum has been in the wars lately after tangles with a cow and horse.
Dog Baiting In May
The South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is conducting another round of wild dog and pig baiting in the region next month, Natural Resources Portfolio chair Cr Kathy Duff told today’s Council meeting.
Focus On Old Cropping Land
The Kingaroy Landcare Group will be holding a field walk later this month for farmers interested in improving pastures that have been sown on former cropping land.
Farmers Are Out Counting Mice
Grain growers across the country are out in their paddocks counting mice, part of Australia’s first-ever mouse census.
Nanango Hosts A Perfect Show
Nanango Show Society president Les Schloss couldn’t be happier with this year’s show … the gate was well up, the weather was just brilliant, in fact “you couldn’t wish for a better day”.
Elders Offers ‘eBay For Stock’
Australian livestock producers can now sell their genetics or high-end single animals through a new online platform from Elders.
Frackman Coming To Kingaroy
The award-winning – and controversial – anti-CSG movie “Frackman” will be screening at The Satellite Cinema in Kingaroy on May 11, if enough tickets are sold online beforehand.
Horse Ride Honours Fabian Webb
This weekend’s Kilkivan Great Horse Ride is being dedicated to Fabian Webb who died in November last year.
Local Duo In GRDC Video
Kumbia farmer Peter Howlett and BGA AgriServices agronomist Ian Crosthwaite feature in a new video which expounds the benefits of strip tillage.
Rural ‘Mates’ Fear Funding Will Be Cut
Opposition spokesperson for agriculture Deb Frecklington is calling urgently on the State Government to continue funding for the “Mates Who Open Gates” counselling support service for farmers.
